Lesson 17

“Nothing Ever Happens on 90th Street”

Vocabulary

hiatusA hiatus is a breakfor a period of time between events.Which would be the best example of a hiatus for students?1. a long weekend2. summer break

embarkedIf you have embarked on a journey, you have begun a new adventure.If you had just embarked on a trip, you would most likely be going1. on an exciting vacation2. to the movies

unimaginableIf something is unimaginable, it is impossible to think that it might happen or exist.If you wanted to read about unimaginable events, would you choose1. realistic fiction?2. fantasy?

extravagantSomething extravagant is much more costly or elaborate than what is really needed.Describe what an extravagant party might be like.

Start your conversation with, “I think an extravagant party would…”

gourmetGourmet is food that is expensive, rare, or carefully prepared.Would a gourmet meal include1. sandwiches and chips?2. fancy food?

throngA throng is a crowd of people.

Would you most likely see a throng at1. the mall?2. a slumber party?

precariousIn a precarious situation, things are uncertain and can suddenly become dangerous.Which is the more precarious place to sit?1. the edge of a cliff2. a chair